Daily Dose of God’s Glorious Love

INTRODUCTION TO LEVITICUS There is nothing historical in all this book of Leviticus except the account which it gives us of the consecration of the priesthood (Leviticus 8-9), of the punishment of Nadab and Abihu, by the hand of God, for offering strange fire (Leviticus 10), and of Shelomith’s son, by the hand of the magistrate, for blasphemy (Leviticus 24). All the rest of the book is taken up with the laws, chiefly the ecclesiastical laws, which God gave to Israel by Moses, concerning their sacrifices and offerings, their meats and drinks, and divers washings, and the other peculiarities by which God set that people apart for himself, and distinguished them from other nations, all which were shadows of good things to come, which are realized and superseded by the gospel of Christ. We call the book Leviticus, from the Septuagint, because it contains the laws and ordinances of the levitical priesthood (as it is called, Heb 7:11 ), and the ministrations of it. The Levites were pri...

January 8, 2025 “ So Jacob set up a pillar in the place where He talked with him, a pillar of stone; and he poured a drink offering on it, and he poured oil on it.” (Ge 35:14 NKJV) Jacob talked with God It became a holy place Place where man met God That place is Holy ground What has God offered to you today? What offering does God desire from you?

LOST Lost in wonder and reverence of a God beyond yet near So lost in amazed praise there is no room for any fear Looking yet not seeing, yet seeing without looking A reflection I can receive only when seeking The light fills my heart and over floods my soul Refilling and completing my hearts eternal hole Music unwritten and not sung by weak humanity Flows within my soul to praise it sets me free Beyond hands and knees my soul lifts and falls down My trembling hands seek for the hem of His holy gown Where I am lost in whom I am seeking The place lost to the One for whom I’m looking Is that bright flash a smile from His wondrous face? Is that warm sensation from God’s own embrace? Beyond feeling and beyond all human emotion Swept away beyond even love to humble devotion I cannot see the face I so long to see My human frailty and sin do constrain me Human words no longer hold any value Limiting all my heart and soul has for You Lost in the wonder and worship of You I...

January 7, 2025 “ Then Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and there behind him was a ram caught in a thicket by its horns. So Abraham went and took the ram, and offered it up for a burnt offering instead of his son.” (Ge 22:13 NKJV) A ram instead of a lamb First will come as a Lamb Then will all power and glory A Ram destroying evil and sin What has God offered to you today? What offering does God desire from you?

Wearing down Wearing out Falling apart Falling down All part of life Of fallen life Life can defeat Defeat death

January 6, 2025 “ But Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” Then he said, “Look, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” And Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering.” So the two of them went together.” (Ge 22:7-8 NKJV) God will provide the Lamb God always provides the Lamb Everything comes from God We only return what is given What has God offered to you today? What offering does God desire from you?

Upon the Rock I must stand Against satan I will stand For my family I must stand If my children they will stand Fallen world will not stand Sickened church cannot stand Evil plots will not stand Against Jesus cannot stand Hold me, help me stand Without Jesus never stand Help upon Jesus to stand In Jesus I will ever stand June 2008

January 5, 2025 “ So Abraham rose early in the morning and saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son; and he split the wood for the burnt offering, and arose and went to the place of which God had told him.” (Ge 22:3 NKJV) Abraham did not delay to obey Can we understand his heart carrying his beloved son to offer Only God understands his pain What has God offered to you today? What offering does God desire from you?

Grief Grief tears like a knife Bringing sorrow and strife It rips at our inner heart Shredding us each apart Tears burn bringing pain Brought about by sins stain What can we do to stop This pain causes us to drop On our knees we must fall Is this the end of us all Fear makes our heart cold Will we ever grow old With age also comes fear Age brings pain very near Left alone death of love Is there really hope above Grief makes an anger burn From God can make turn What can stop my rage Going from stage to stage Is hope ever really there Does Someone really care Questions come in the night Never answered by our fright

January 4, 2025 “ Then He said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.”” (Ge 22:2 NKJV) Only God who has offered His Son Can ask someone to offer their Son the only begotten Son of God to offer the begotten Son God loves He offered What has God offered to you today? What offering does God desire from you?

Today I realize something new This must have come from You I cannot forget but must forgive And honor their pain so can live I need You God for the power To face this most dreadful hour To stand face to face with pain To become Yours once again Help me Lord to You I pray Give me strength day by day To both honor their pain And bring healing to the stain God please Please God

January 3, 2025 “ but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.” (Ge 4:5 NKJV) Cain sought own way to death no respect for God and His ways anger kindled to the fire of hell hell leads to death without life What has God offered to you today? What offering does God desire from you?

It is a New Year same old problems same old weakness Help me not despair

January 2, 2025 “ Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the LORD respected Abel and his offering,” (Ge 4:4 NKJV) Abel offered life to cover sin sin kills life leaving death God covered our sin with skins so blood was shed and life given What has God offered to you today? What offering does God desire from you?

I do not understand how do birds fly how a breath works how stars are formed how a child is formed why do people hate why do people love why ignorance is bliss why wisdom is so rare when is it too late when things are over when am I too young when am I too old what I should do what I shouldn't do what is really mine what is not mine where am I going where have I been where God is where am I I do not understand I needn't understand I need to trust in God The God who created all

January 1, 2025 “ And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the LORD.” (Ge 4:3 NKJV) Cain's offering was not correct only blood can bring life from death the blood of animals offers life as the blood of Jesus conquers death What has God offered to you today? What offering does God desire from you?

Heart Talks 2024 is completed but there will be more to come for as long as I am able. Over seven years ago I promised God I would write a blog to honor the glorious God. This makes the 2,890 th entry. I can only hope I have made God smile.

At the end of the year I find it helpful to look back through the year and see the areas I have grown, the areas I need to grow and make plans to grow in those areas of need. This is not a time to beat yourself up (like humiliation) but a time to honestly evaluate who you are (humility). I encourage you to spend some time with God and see His blessings over the last year to encourage you for the coming year!!!

December 31, 2024 “ 1 ¶ A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, on Shigionoth. 2 O LORD, I have heard your speech and was afraid; O LORD, revive Your work in the midst of the years! In the midst of the years make it known; In wrath remember mercy.” “ 3 ¶ God came from Teman, The Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, And the earth was full of His praise. 4 His brightness was like the light; He had rays flashing from His hand, And there His power was hidden. 5 Before Him went pestilence, And fever followed at His feet. 6 He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations. And the everlasting mountains were scattered, The perpetual hills bowed. His ways are everlasting. 7 I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction; The curtains of the land of Midian trembled. 8 O LORD, were You displeased with the rivers, Was Your anger against the rivers, Was Your wrath against the sea, That You rode on Your horses, Your chariots of salvation? 9 Your bow wa...

December 30, 2024 “ 1 ¶ I will stand my watch And set myself on the rampart, And watch to see what He will say to me, And what I will answer when I am corrected. 2 Then the LORD answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry. 4 “Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith.” “ 5 ¶ “Indeed, because he transgresses by wine, He is a proud man, And he does not stay at home. Because he enlarges his desire as hell, And he is like death, and cannot be satisfied, He gathers to himself all nations And heaps up for himself all peoples. 6 “Will not all these take up a proverb against him, And a taunting riddle against him, and say, ‘Woe to him who increases What is not his—how long? And to him who loads himself with ma...

December 29, 2024 “ 1 ¶ The burden which the prophet Habakkuk saw. 2 O LORD, how long shall I cry, And You will not hear? Even cry out to You, “Violence!” And You will not save. 3 Why do You show me iniquity, And cause me to see trouble? For plundering and violence are before me; There is strife, and contention arises. 4 Therefore the law is powerless, And justice never goes forth. For the wicked surround the righteous; Therefore perverse judgment proceeds.” “ 5 ¶ “Look among the nations and watch—Be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days Which you would not believe, though it were told you. 6 For indeed I am raising up the Chaldeans, A bitter and hasty nation Which marches through the breadth of the earth, To possess dwelling places that are not theirs. 7 They are terrible and dreadful; Their judgment and their dignity proceed from themselves. 8 Their horses also are swifter than leopards, And more fierce than evening wolves. Their chargers charge ahead; T...

To me the book of Habakkuk is a primer in relational prayer which is a conversation rather than a statement by Habakkuk. We see the heart of Habakkuk which is wounded by all the suffering sand evil he experiences around him. We also see the heart of God who responds honestly and in a shocking way Habakkuk did not expect or desire. This prayer conversation would become part of the history of Israel and of God’s story or His Story. We are reminded history is the story of God working with and in humanity.

December 28, 2024 “ 1 ¶ Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, 2 while Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. 3 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins, 4 as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight. 5 Every valley shall be filled And every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight And the rough ways smooth; 6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’”” (Lu 3:1-6 NKJV) Is Luke historical Are Tiberius Caesar Pontius Pilate Herod Philip Lysanias Annas and Caiaphas John the son of...

December 27, 2024 “ 36 Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; 37 and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38 And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem. 39 So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. 40 And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.” (Luke 2:36-40 NKJV) In widowhood served God day and night fasting and praying to see the Promised One with thanks she shared the promise fulfilled then like others disappears to faithful service Prayerful question: Do I proclaim the Kingdom of God is here and the pro...

December 26, 2024 “ 25 ¶ And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, 28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: 29 “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; 30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation 31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, 32 A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.” 33 And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many i...

Joy is experiencing God in all you are and in all you experience Joy strengths you because of and in spite of circumstances Joy is able to sing when you are in prison or in pain Joy is God's Spirit exploding into your life Joy plants the seed of hope in those around you Joy is knowing heaven in being in God's presence and in His love Joy is knowing we can experience heaven NOW Joy leads you from existence into life Write down what joy means to you.

December 25, 2024 “ 8 ¶ Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 “And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”” (Luke 2:8-14 NKJV) Shepherds lowliest of all Guard sheep for Temple Guard sheep for sacrifice Come to see God's Lamb Prayerful question: Do I pray to the Lamb of God, the redeeming sacrifice and the King of ...

December 24, 2024 “ 54 He has helped His servant Israel, In remembrance of His mercy, 55 As He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and to his seed forever.” 56 And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her house.” (Luke 1:54-56 NKJV) God remembers His people God remembers His covenant God remembers His mercy God remembers you His child Prayerful question: Do I remember God's remembrance of me as I pray” What is “ Do This in Remembrance of Me ” about?

December 23, 2024 “ 51 He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 52 He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly.” (Luke 1:51-52 NKJV) The birth of Jesus is God's power seen to humble humanity lift above humiliation Prayerful question: Do I pray for humility to grow but not humiliation to shame?

December 22, 2024 “ 48 For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. 49 For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name. 50 And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation.” (Luke 1:48-50 NKJV) God reaches beyond my hope into my lowly world and life others will call me blessed I give glory to almighty God Prayerful question: Do I pray from how God sees me? (And not how I see myself.)

December 21, 2024 “ 46 And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.” (Luke 1:46-47 NKJV) God magnifies my soul I rejoice in God my Savior God sees my smallest need I rejoice in God my Savior Prayerful question: Does my prayer express my joy in God my Savior?

December 20, 2024 “ 41 And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 “But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 “For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. 45 “Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.”” (Luke 1:41-45 NKJV) Blessed are those who carry life Shame to those who kill children Believe in the gift if life from God To believe receives and is a blessing Prayerful question: Do I pray women will choose life as a joyous gift?

Winter's time The soft sigh as the snowflakes land each flake designed by the Creator His love forming each snowflake their uniqueness helps bring unity The winter breeze cuts through clothes the coldness tempered by its briskness causing snow to form their little storms unnoticed in the snow birthing storm Sun reflects off snow and ice in brightness at times a glare burning all else from sight at times forming a light fog across the ground at times a soft glow making the scenery magic Darkness extends it's dominion over the light bringing a pall of SADness to peoples souls while others presented with lengthened rest Christmas Lights cut through the darkness Candles in windows form a welcoming glow calling people to return to their own homes Christmas lights renew the joy of the Light God's gift into darkness as Christmas Light

December 19, 2024 “ 41 And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 “But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 “For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. 45 “Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.” 46 And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. 48 For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. 49 For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name. 50 And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation. 51 He has show...

December 18, 2024 “ 67 ¶ Now his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: 68 “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited and redeemed His people, 69 And has raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of His servant David, 70 As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets, Who have been since the world began, 71 That we should be saved from our enemies And from the hand of all who hate us, 72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers And to remember His holy covenant, 73 The oath which He swore to our father Abraham: 74 To grant us that we, Being delivered from the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear, 75 In holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life. 76 “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways, 77 To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins, 78 Through the ten...

December 17, 2024 “ 26 ¶ Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one , the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” 29 But when she saw him , she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. 30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS. 32 “He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33 “And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?” 35 And the angel ...

In the coldness of winter God's warmth came In the darkness of winter God's Light came In the deep need of winter God's hope came Into the grief of winter God's Life is born